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Job Title: Director, Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program (PHYSICIAN - PROGRAM MANAGER IV)
Job Number: #24-004613-0001
Organization: Maryland's Department of Health
Posted: 8/14/2024
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Health Care Management
Industry: Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Baltimore,  MD    USA
Compensation: $204,851.00 - $378,908.00/year
Position Description: Main Purpose of Job This position will stand up and lead MDH’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program, a behavioral health program created by MD General Assembly (HB576/SB453) that directly furthers the Department’s mission of ensuring the right level of care for Marylanders in need. Currently, involuntary behavioral health treatment can only be delivered in an inpatient setting. Through a court order, AOT allows for involuntary treatment to be delivered to a subset of individuals in the community. AOT is another tool in the behavioral health treatment continuum for providers of certain individuals that are unable to adhere to traditional community based services. A clinician is desired for the development and implementation of Maryland’s AOT program to ensure that appropriate clinical standards and quality measures are developed.

The Director is responsible for management and supervision of staff for this new program and will lead the development and implementation of a statewide AOT program. The Director is responsible for coordinating and directing planning and implementation of local AOT programs through the development of standards and promulgation of regulations. They will also be responsible for implementation of a state program for certain local jurisdictions and will be responsible for developing short and long-term strategies in partnership with other State, local, and community-based stakeholders.

This position will play a large role in developing internal and external partnerships, crafting communications, establishing mechanisms for collection, interpretation, and dissemination of data, and ensuring responsible and meaningful use of fiscal resources.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited medical school, a current Maryland Physician license and board certification in a relevant specialty and at least 5 years of clinical experience of which three years must include leadership and management experience in the healthcare industry. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred candidates should possess the following:

Knowledge of Maryland's Public Behavioral Health System; Knowledge of civil commitment processes and procedures; Experience with the legislative process and policy implications for behavioral health; and/or, Experience managing teams in a large matrixed environment with competing deadlines. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. Applicants for this classification must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.

2. Applicants for this classification must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the current registration must be attached to the application.

Organization Description:

Closing Date: 11/14/2024
Desired Starting Date:
Contact Name: Sandi English,  Director, Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program (PHYSICIAN - PROGRAM MANAGER IV)
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Contact Phone: 410-767-1251 
Contact Fax: 410-333-5689
Contact Email: mdh.jobs@maryland.gov
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How to Apply: To view the complete job announcement, visit https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.a sp?b=&R1=24&R2=004613&R3=0001

Additional Information: EOE.

Web Site Delete Date: 8/27/2024